convertingfrom leaf to coil springs

#1 by Daveh , Sat Mar 28, 2015 9:40 am

Hi everyone is there any advantages to fitting a shogun rear suspension? Would it be better off road for more wheel flex and had anyone done it or got any pics or info?


Daveh  
Daveh
Posts: 31
Date registered 08.22.2014


RE: convertingfrom leaf to coil springs

#2 by Nick , Sat Mar 28, 2015 9:49 am

The Walkinshaw has coils


2017 Ford Kuga AWD 180 Titanium X.
2018 Abarth 595 - Now Sold.
2013 Grey Barbarian - Now Sold
2006 Black Warrior (New Shape) - Now Sold
2005 Black Warrior (Classic) - Now Sold
Stoke On Trent

Moderator


 
Nick
Posts: 6.932
Date registered 10.02.2011


RE: convertingfrom leaf to coil springs

#3 by ronniecabers , Sat Mar 28, 2015 9:58 am

Biggest downside would surely be that you couldn't carry as much weight in the tub..


Thread locking available here...no fee!

Moderator


 
ronniecabers
Forum Legend
Posts: 11.226
Date registered 11.09.2012


RE: convertingfrom leaf to coil springs

#4 by 123hotchef , Sat Mar 28, 2015 10:14 am

new shape or old shape?

the front is always the problem on these

the rear leafs have pretty good articulation


AREA REPRESENTATIVE: South East England
'PYROCHEF'


 
123hotchef
Forum Legend
Posts: 34.226
Date registered 02.15.2012

Last edited 03.28.2015 | Top

RE: convertingfrom leaf to coil springs

#5 by Daveh , Sat Mar 28, 2015 4:44 pm

Its a old shape not bothered about carrying weight just 2 big dogs


Daveh  
Daveh
Posts: 31
Date registered 08.22.2014


RE: convertingfrom leaf to coil springs

#6 by Lemmy , Sat Mar 28, 2015 5:05 pm

It's a big-O job of work and fabrication. Cheaper and easier to fit some lighter springs and quality shocks. Or to buy a Shoggy.


Lemmy  
Lemmy
Posts: 3.012
Date registered 02.13.2014


RE: convertingfrom leaf to coil springs

#7 by Rob1307 , Sat Mar 28, 2015 8:22 pm

It depends on what sort of off roading you want to do , if your looking at doing the trial events that require lots of articulation then there would be benefits to a coil sprung back end , if it's for green lanes and pay and play sites I would stick with the leaf springs and fit a rear diff lock so when it hangs it's back wheel like a dog taking a pee you can drive from the one that is still on the ground


02 animal double cab back on the road after two years in a barn
shogun sport , not much I can say about it really other than it’s slower than the l200 🤷‍♂️
In hythe kent


 
Rob1307
Posts: 1.667
Date registered 08.02.2014


RE: convertingfrom leaf to coil springs

#8 by 123hotchef , Sat Mar 28, 2015 8:28 pm

idealy though u dont want the front end set up either as that dont offer much articulation really


AREA REPRESENTATIVE: South East England
'PYROCHEF'


 
123hotchef
Forum Legend
Posts: 34.226
Date registered 02.15.2012


RE: convertingfrom leaf to coil springs

#9 by robl200 , Sat Mar 28, 2015 8:44 pm

Live front axle would be the way to go but loads of work!


Y reg trojan 184k now sold after 8 years of off road shenanigans and rebuilds and laffs!!

02 4life 72k in pieces!!


 
robl200
Posts: 3.540
Date registered 10.02.2011


RE: convertingfrom leaf to coil springs

#10 by 123hotchef , Sat Mar 28, 2015 11:38 pm

i concur loads of work!


AREA REPRESENTATIVE: South East England
'PYROCHEF'


 
123hotchef
Forum Legend
Posts: 34.226
Date registered 02.15.2012


RE: convertingfrom leaf to coil springs

#11 by Lemmy , Sun Mar 29, 2015 11:28 am

Live axle with portal hubs is the way to go, but that's a serious challenge to both wallet and engineering skills.


Lemmy  
Lemmy
Posts: 3.012
Date registered 02.13.2014


   

Sidney Powell responds after Trump campaign says she is not part of legal team:
Automatic Gearbox Faults

Xobor Create your own Forum with Xobor